An exquisite monograph featuring the extensive antique tin collection of Maurizio Troncone, one of the most complete and exhaustive collections of decorative tin containers assembled in Italy. Beautifully and richly illustrated with over 1000 full color photographs of an amazing array of vintage chromolithographed tins, from candy containers and coffee and tea boxes to bug fumigators and phonograph needle boxes. From famous illustrators such as Dudovich, Boccasile, and Cappiello to anonymous ones. A beautiful reference for collectors.

MEMORIES IN TIN. Published by Mosè Edizioni, Maser, Italy, 2005. Text in Italian and English. Edited by Alfonso Mignoli. First and only edition. Ricordi In Latta Le Scatole Raccontano Come Eravamo. Collezione di Maurizio Troncone. A Cura di Alfonso Mignoli. Illustrated hardcover, 12" x 8.5", 191 pages. NEAR FINE Condition: just a touch of shelfwear, otherwise tight, bright, clean and unmarked. Scarce.